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Music Program Re-accredited

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The department of music at Hope College has received a 10-year renewal of its accreditation
by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

The department has been accredited since 1959, and valuesthe distinction.

"It's a source of endorsement and validation because itmeans that our program meets the standards expected of a school ofmusic," said Dr. Wesley Ball, associate professor of music andchair of the department. "I think it's especially important for asmaller school like Hope: it contributes to our credibility."

Hope is the only private, four-year, liberal arts collegein the nation to be accredited in all four of the fine arts: art,dance, music and theatre. The department of music was identifiedas one of the 40 best music departments in the country in 1994's"The College Finder."

Hope offers a bachelor of arts degree in music, as wellas two bachelor of music degrees: one in performance, the other inmusic education.

The department of music has 11 full-time and 27 part-timefaculty members. About 80 students have declared music as theirmajor area of study, but Ball notes that hundreds are involved inthe program at any given time.

"The best way to look at that would be to come toChristmas Vespers or to attend the DeVos Musical Showcase," hesaid. "I think that's the unique character of Hope College. Students in all majors who want to participate in music may--notbecause they're forced to do so, but because they enjoy it."

The department coordinates dozens of concerts each year,most featuring student performers. Students also get involved inmusic beyond the campus, including as choir directors and organistsin area churches, teaching private lessons, or as members of areasymphony orchestras, choirs and jazz groups.

Graduates of the department work in the field in avariety of ways, and many continue their studies at leadinggraduate schools.